HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/02/02-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Brian Byrd, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5 (Video)
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 (Video)
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9 (Video)
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Leann Guzman, Deputy City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:03 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in the City Council Conference Room 2020 (formerly Room
290) of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Rabbi Andrew Bloom, Congregation Ahavath Sholom
The invocation was provided via conference call by Rabbi Andrew Bloom, Congregation
Ahavath Sholom.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to
thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon, that
the minutes of the Work Session and the Regular Minutes of January 26, 2021, be
approved. Motion passed 9-0.
1. 21-1174 Minutes -January 26, 2021 Work Session
2. 21-1175 Minutes - January 26, 2021 Regular Meeting
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General-Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0082 (ALL) Authorize Financial Transactions in Certain Capital Project
Funds to Facilitate the Clean-Up and Close-Out of Capital Projects, Address
Projected Project Shortfalls, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the
FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24691-02-2021 ,
24692-02-2021, 24693-02-2021, 24694-02-2021, 24695-02-2021, and
24696-02-2021
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2. M&C 21-0088 (ALL) Adopt a Resolution (1) Approving the Termination of the
AllianceAirport Authority, Inc., (2) Authorizing City Staff to Prepare any and all
Documents Necessary to Effect the Winding Up and Termination of the
AllianceAirport Authority, Inc., and (3) Authorizing the Execution of All Documents
Necessary to Effectuate the Winding Up and Termination of the AllianceAirport
Authority Inc., Including, but not, Limited to, Transferring Title to All Funds and
Property Owned by the AllianceAirport Authority, Inc. to the City of Fort Worth
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5339-02-2021
3. M&C 21-0091 (CD 3) Authorize the Temporary Closure of 500 Foot Section of
Chapin Road between Old Weatherford Road and Wakecrest Drive from February
15, 2021 to March 31, 2021 for Construction Activities
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 21-0092 (ALL) Adopt Ordinances Adjusting Appropriations in Three Identified
Projects in the Stormwater Capital Project - Bonds Fund to Facilitate their Clean-Up
and Close-Out and Update the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24697-02-2021, 24698-02-2021,
and 24699-02-2021
5. M&C 21-0093 (CD 6) Authorize the Temporary Closure of West Cleburne Road
between Rancho Verde Parkway and West Cleburne Crowley Road from February 3,
2021 to April 4, 2021 for Construction Activities
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 21-0095 (ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act
Formula Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2022 in an Amount of $185,648.00, Adopt
Resolution, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5340-02-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
24700-02-2021
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7. M&C 21-0096 (CD 7) Authorize the Acceptance of Funds in the Amount of
$727,873.89 from the Alliance Airport Authority, Authorize the Execution of an
Infrastructure Construction Agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace Services
Corporation in the Amount of $636,323.00 for the Development of a Taxilane at Fort
Worth Alliance Airport, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the
FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24701-02-2021
B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services- Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0084 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Agreements with SRB Systems
Inc., Luna Data Solutions, Inc., Insight Global LLC, TEKsystems, Inc., GTS
Technology Solutions, Inc., and Apex Systems, LLC for Staff Augmentation
Services in the Annual Amount of $2,550,000.00 Using Various Cooperatives and
Ratify Expenditures in the Amount of $100,000.00 for the Information
Technology Solutions and Water Departments
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 21-0085 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of a Backhoe Loader from Holt
Texas, LTD d/b/a Holt Cat, in the Amount of $123,222.48, Using Sourcewell
Contract 032119 for the Aviation Department Through the Property Management
Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 21-0094 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of Two Farm Tractors and Two
Rotary Mowers from Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc., for an Amount Up to
$205,757.51, Using Cooperative Contracts for the Transportation and Public
Works Department through the Property Management Department
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract-Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0086 (ALL) Authorize Increase in Contract Amount of $175,000.00 for
Agreement with Empyrean Benefit Solutions, for Cloud-Based Software and
Services Associated with Online Benefits Administration for the Human Resources
Benefits Division, Resulting in a Total First Year Cost of $575,000.00
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 21-0087 (ALL) Authorize Increase in Contract Amount of $352,600.00 for
Agreement with Aetna Life insurance Company for Administration of Fully
Insured Medicare Advantage Plans for Plan Year 2020 Resulting in a Total Annual
Amount of$8,847,600.00
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 21-0089 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County (Precinct 3) with City Participation in the Amount of
$2,470,986.00 for Street Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 21-0090 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to an
Engineering Services Agreement with Lamb-Star Engineering, L.P. in an Amount
Up to $1,331,140.00 to Provide Additional Professional Engineering Services for
the Meandering Road Project for a Revised Contract Amount of$2,481,140.00
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 21-0098 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount
of $149,509.00 to an Engineering Agreement with JQ Infrastructure, LLC for
Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Flow Meter Replacement, Authorize
Execution of a Contract with Crescent Constructors, Inc., in the Amount of
$6,317,000.00 for Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Flow Meter
Replacement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24702-02-2021
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. 21-1275 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. -NONE
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Bivens, Allen Gray, and Zadeh announced upcoming
and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
21-1322 Board Appointment- District 4
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mr. Neftali Ortiz be appointed to Place 4 on the Aviation
Advisory Board effective February 2, 2021, and with a term expiring
October 1, 2022. Motion passed 9-0.
21-1323 Board Appointment- District 6
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the following individuals be appointed to Place 6 on various
boards and commissions effective February 2, 2021, and with terms
expiring October 1, 2022:
• Mr. Steve Ginsberg—Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission
• Mr. Mike Gonzalez—Aviation Advisory Board
Motion passed 9-0.
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PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES - NONE
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or
City Council Committees.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 21-1321 A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Neil Noakes to Police Chief
and Department Head of the Fort Worth Police Department
Ms. Cynthia Boling, 4717 Norma Street, appeared before Council in support of the
resolution.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd,
that Resolution No. 5341-02-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
Chief Neil Noakes, Police Department, was sworn in by City Secretary Kayser.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 21-0083 (CD 9) Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Variance from Section
4-4 of the City Code to Allow Mixed Beverage Sales for On-Premise Consumption at
Jon's Grille Located at 2905 W. Berry Street
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Arty Wheaton-Rodriguez; b. Public
Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Arty Wheaton-Rodriguez appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
Mr. Jon Bonnell, 3463 Lantern Hollow Street, completed a speaker card via
conference call in support of M&C 21-0083 and was recognized by Mayor Price
but did not wish to address Council.
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c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 21-0083 be
approved. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C 21-0097 (CD 6) Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of a Portion of
Deer Meadow Park by the Tarrant Regional Water District for an Integrated Pipeline
Easement and Associated Infrastructure
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Richard Zavala; b. Citizen
Presentations; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
c. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed, and M&C 21-0097 be
approved. Motion passed 9-0.
ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 hearing
had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper of
the City of Fort Worth on January 31, 2021.
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1. ZC-20-160 (CD 6) Jimmey Purselley, 800 -1000 blocks E. Rendon Crowley Road;
From: "CR" Low Density Multifamily & "F" General Commercial To: Planned
Development for all uses in "CR" Low Density Multifamily with development
regulations for 45% open space; site plan waiver requested, 20.95 ac. (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Trey Jacobson, 124 East Edgewood Place, San Antonio, Texas, completed a
speaker card via conference call in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-160 and was
recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-160 be continued to the February
16, 2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
2. ZC-20-142 (CD 2) Nathan Bontke, 1231 E. Harmon Road; From: "F" General
Commercial To: "C" Medium Density Multifamily, 15.14 ac. (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-20-142 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Mr. Lance Chernow, 1132 Briarcliff Place Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Travis Clegg, 9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite 250
Mr. Gene Babb, 1220 Bluebell Court, Celina, Texas
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-142 be approved.Motion passed 9-0.
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3. ZC-20-161 (CD 2) MCP18, LLC, 4533 Marine Creek Parkway, From: "G" Intensive
Commercial To: "J" Medium Industrial. 1.37 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
The following individuals completed speaker cards via conference call in support
of Zoning Docket ZC-20-161 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not
wish to address Council:
Ms. Lauren Montgomery,4447 North Central, Suite 110,Dallas, Texas
Mr. Mike Carey,2115 Falling Water Court,Cumming,Georgia
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-161 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
4. ZC-20-178 (CD 8) Jason & Amy Everett, 3911 Race Street; From: "B" Two-Family,
To: "FR" General Commercial Restricted, .16 ac. (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Karl Crawley, 2201 Main Street, Suite 1280, Dallas, Texas, completed a
speaker card via conference call in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-178 and was
recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd,that Zoning Docket ZC-20-178 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
5. ZC-20-179 (CD 6) Harris Parkway Nursing, LLC, 5500- 5600 blocks of W. Risinger
Road; From: "A-5" One-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "FR" General
Commercial Restricted To: "C" Medium Density Multifamily, 22.5 ac.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-179 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did
not wish to address Council.
Ms. Linda Brown, 2010 Kessler Parkway, Dallas, Texas, completed a comment
card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-179.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-179 be continued to the February
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16, 2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
6. ZC-20-180 (CD 5) Shiny Homes, LLC , 3013 Pate Drive; From: "E" Neighborhood
Commercial To: "A-5" One-Family, .18 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Mr. Hossein Tavakoli, 3013 Pate Drive, completed a speaker card via conference
call in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-180 and was recognized by Mayor Price
but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd,that Zoning Docket ZC-20-180 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
7. ZC-20-181 (CD 5) Mizael Becerra, 4900 Parker Henderson Road; From: "A-5"
One-Family To: "I" Light Industrial, 2.09 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Ms. Aro Terrell, 3619 Shelby Drive, appeared before Council in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-20-191.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-20-181:
Ms. Letitia Wilbourn, P.O. Box 15670
Ms. Sherry Dukes, 4420 East Kellis Street
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-181 be continued to the March 2, 2021,
Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
8. ZC-20-183 (CD 5) Jesus Vasquez, 5832 Eastland Street; From: "UR" Urban
Residential To: "A-5" One-Family, .14 ac. (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores,that Zoning Docket ZC-20-183 be denied. Motion passed 9-0.
9. ZC-21-001 (CD 7) 1187 Holdings LLC, 4604 Lafayette Avenue; From: "A-5"
One-Family To: "Planned Development for all uses in "A-5" One-Family plus two
units in on one lot, site plan required for new construction, .15 ac. (Recommended for
Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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Ms. Mechelle Thurston, 4850 Dexter Avenue, completed a speaker card in support
of Zoning Docket ZC-21-001 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish
to address Council.
Mr. Ronald Goldman, 1880 Hulen Street, appeared before Council in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-21-001.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Zoning Docket ZC-21-001 be continued to the February 16,
2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
10. ZC-21-004 (CD 5) James Cushman, 9201 Trinity Boulevard; From: "J" Medium
Industrial, PD 32 To: "I" Light Industrial, .29.52 ac. (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-21-004 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Mr. Justin Light,500 West 7th Street, Suite 600
Mr.Bates Arnot,2001 Ross Avenue,Dallas,Texas
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Allen Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-21-004 continued to the February 16,
2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
11. ZC-21-008 (CD 9) Domain At The Bluff View, LLC, 901 Bennett Street & 915
Samuels Avenue; From: PD 1097, PD 1097/Demolition Delay To: PD 1097, 10.56
ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-21-008 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did
not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that Zoning Docket ZC-21-008 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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12. ZC-21-009 (CD 6) BN Development Company, Inc., 10415 Crowley Road & 998 N.
Crowley Road; From: "C" Medium Density Multifamily To: "A-5" One-Family,
3 2.10 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-21-009 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the
above-listed cases, Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the hearing be closed, and Ordinance No. 24703-02-2021 be adopted.
Motion passed 9-0.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
There was nothing to report from the City Manager.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
1. 21-1324 Public Presentations
Ms. Julie Ledford, 2913 Handley Drive, appeared before Council via conference
call relative to preserving historic Handley and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Gerald Banks, Sr., 6861 Routt Street, appeared before Council relative to
profiling, police brutality, wrongful arrest/killing, wrongful persecution, SB4, ending
qualified immunity, guardianship services, etc.
Mr. Tyler DeLuca, 844 Bristol Avenue, appeared before Council relative to
policing and accountability.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m., in
memory of Ms. Alene Washington who passed away on Friday, January 19, 2021.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 23rd day of February, 2021.
Attest: Approved:
Mary J. KaLW d etsy Price
City Secretary Mayor
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